Trail Running calendar near Glassamucky Brakes 2026-2027

Trooperstown Hill is a summer mountain running event in County Wicklow offering an 11.5 km route with 455 m ascent, a 5 km short course and a free 2.2 km forest loop. The route is fully marked, Level B kit is mandatory and carpooling is req..

A 127 km mountain ultramarathon along the Wicklow Way from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3,665 m ascent, a 21-hour limit, mandatory Level C kit, limited course marking and rules on crew and support runners.

Trail races at Glen of the Downs feature marked routes of about 8.15 km and a 4.88 km short course with 292 m climb on the main route. Entry fees are €7 for seniors and €5 for over 65s and under 18s and entries are limited to 250.

A 10.0 km mountain loop in County Wicklow with 680 m of climb, part of the Leinster Championship. Level B mandatory kit is required and the route is marked only at major junctions.

Trail races at Belmont Demesne in County Wicklow with an 8.5 km mountain course, a 5 km junior route and a 1 km fun run; route is fully marked and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A 6.00 km uphill mountain race in Barravore, County Wicklow, with 800 m of ascent. Part of the Leinster Weekend and the Irish Uphill League, it also serves as the first trial for the Nasego Mountain Running Six Nations event.

A mountain half marathon in Tinahely, County Wicklow, covering 21 km with about 1100 m of climb. The route has limited markings, Level C advanced kit is mandatory, and the race forms part of the Leinster Half-Marathon League and a Nasego tr..

A 10 km trail event in County Wicklow on 9 August 2026 with 500 m of climb; the route is still being finalised and Level B mandatory kit is required. Entry is limited and has set opening and closing dates.

A hill run around Paddock Hill near Laragh, County Wicklow on 12 August 2026 supporting local mountain rescue teams. Routes of 8.00 km and a 5.00 km short course, fully marked, Level B mandatory kit and online entry only.

A fully marked 7.7 km trail race in Ticknock, County Dublin with 330 m ascent and a 4 km junior course on singletrack and forest paths. Mandatory basic kit required and GPS devices are not allowed.

A Southeast League mountain run in County Carlow on 16 August 2026, featuring a 9.00 km course with about 500 m climb and a 5.00 km short course. Level B mandatory kit is required and only major junctions are marked.

A 16.40 km mountain running course in Wicklow with about 1000 m of climb, unmarked route and GPS allowed. Level C mandatory kit is required and the course uses specified checkpoints with grid references.

Trail running event from Bray Seafront into the Wicklow Mountains offering distances from 10 km to 80 km across coastal, forest and mountain terrain. Races use marked and marshalled routes with finish-line mementos and refreshments.

A three-leg mountain relay in County Wicklow on 26 September 2026 covering 54 km with 2,170 m ascent. The unmarked route forbids GPS and requires Level C mandatory kit, with changeovers at Sally Gap and Turlough Hill.

A 54 km mountain route in County Wicklow with 2,170 m ascent across three legs. The course is unmarked, GPS is not allowed and a Level C mandatory kit list applies.

A women only night challenge along the Sugarloaf Way in Wicklow, a fully marked 7 km course with 277 m climb, compulsory head torch and trail shoes, and proceeds donated to Bray Women's Refuge.

A marked night mountain race near Lough Tay with two courses: an 11 km long route with c.450 m climb and a 5 km short route with c.170 m climb. Level B mandatory kit plus a headtorch and visibility are required.

A navigational race in County Wicklow on 11 October 2026, part of the Navigational Challenge league, with an unmarked route and no GPS allowed. Level B mandatory safety kit is required and random kit checks may be carried out.

A night trail race at Glendalough on 23 October 2026 with a 10 km route and an about 5 km short route. The course is fully marked, GPS is not allowed, and Level B mandatory kit plus a running torch are required.

Experience the beauty of Glendalough with a 15km competitive run or an 8.5km walk. Join this meaningful event to support groundbreaking research into degenerative eye disease through physical activity.